As one of the most iconic shows under the P.A. Works show brand, Hanasaku Iroha represents everything that makes the studio’s output great. With an incredibly similar style of comedy within a similar setting, it’s the perfect show to jump straight onto when Flying Witch hits its inevitable conclusion. It may not have the magical element that drives Flying Witch’s narrative, but the character dynamics at play and the protagonist are just as lovable.

As we join Ohana on her trip to her grandmother’s hot spring inn, she’s a compelling and interesting enough character for us to genuinely hate anyone who does her wrong whilst loving those that give her a chance in this unfamiliar environment. With art by Kazuki Higashiji, one of the best art directors in the business, Hanasaku Iroha’s world never stops being compelling as every environment draws us in. It’s a series that is beautiful in every sense of the word as Ohana works to dispel any malice and bring the staff of the Kissuiso Inn together.

If you’re enjoying Flying Witch (Why else would you be looking at this list), then you may be looking for other simulcasts to keep you going through the week. Tanaka-kun is Listless shares the same pace of comedy, giving jokes time to breath with a strong emphasis on physical comedy that’s not slapstick. Most importantly, it’s relaxing. Just as I watch Flying Witch just before I go to sleep, I do the same for Tanaka-kun as each episode completes its story, leaving us with a satisfying conclusion each time.

Like most of us back in high school, Tanaka can’t stay awake in class. However, instead of him being yelled at by a teacher, his classmates and friends just accept it as a part of who he is, with his best friend Oota carrying him from class to class whilst he sleeps. It’s charming, hilarious and relaxing all at the same time, especially when the rest of the cast start to get introduced, turning it into far more than just a one joke show.

Would you look at that? Another series about a witch in training! Whilst Flying Witch and Little Witch Academia have similar character premises, the way they’re delivered is entirely unique stylistically and narratively. With many of the picks on this list being relaxing comedies, this is one for those that are just looking for something with magic and comedy. Because there’s nothing relaxing about Little Witch Academia, employing the hyperactive cartoonish comedy that we expect from the Studio Trigger animation team.

With our energetic witch-in-training, Akko at the helm, this short twenty minute film takes us on adventure as she tries to prove that she has what it takes and uphold the name of her hero, Shiny Chariot, a magical performer. This journey takes her on an adventure deep into the school’s dungeons and into the sky to fight a dragon, showing up the school bully. There’s not a single second of Little Witch Academia that isn’t heartwrenchingly lovable and you’d be doing yourself a disservice by deciding not to watch it.